Question

what was unique about serfs in medieval society?
○ they were free to travel and own large agricultural estates
○ they were part of the militarized class of nobility and trained as knights
○ they were bound to the land and could not legally leave without permission
○ they held political power and advised the king on internal and external affairs

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• 1st: Serfs weren't free to travel/own estates (lords owned land).
• 2nd: Nobility/knights, not serfs, were militarized.
• 3rd: Serfs were tied to the land, needing permission to leave—this matches their status.
• 4th: Nobles/advisors, not serfs, had political power.

Answer:

C. They were bound to the land and could not legally leave without permission